NEW ORLEANS HORNETS NEWS
Parker, Ginobili Score 31 Each as Spurs Beat Hornets
Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. - Read More...
Spurs top Hornets in Game 3
Chris Paul was tremendous. The Spurs backcourt was better. Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker helped San Antonio top the Hornets.
Spurs may have met their match
Even if they win Game 3 (LIVE) against the Hornets, the Spurs will have a hard time remaining the NBA's top franchise, Mike Kahn says.
Hornets Look to Steal Game in San Antonio
The Hornets are hoping to beat the defending champion San Antonio Spurs yet again on Game 3 and take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. - Read More...
Tyson Chandler: Confidence, Focus and Birthdays
In his latest NBA.com blog post, the Hornets' Tyson Chandler writes about his team's focus and their ability to stay loose, reflects on the day his daughter was born and shares a Chris Paul story. - Read More...
Paul Powers Hornets to Another Easy Win over Spurs
With razzle-dazzle dribbles and a driving floater that couldn't miss, Chris Paul had 30 points and 12 assists, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 102-84 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night and a 2-0 lead in their second-round series. - Read More...
Follow Game 2 of Spurs-Hornets LIVE
Chris Paul and the Hornets have opened up a double-digit lead in the second half against the Spurs. Follow Game 2 LIVE right here.
Hornets Hope to Sting Duncan, Spurs Again in Game 2
The Hornets aren't sure they can lock down Tim Duncan again in Game 2 on Monday night, but they certainly intend to try. - Read More...
Hornets continue to surprise fans and pundits
With a big win in Game 1, the Hornets not only exposed the Spurs' weak points, but also proved their worth, Charley Rosen says.
West shines as Hornets sting Spurs to take series opener
David West scored a career playoff-high 30 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs ...
Hornets-Spurs -- Game 1 Live Blog
The Western Conference Semifinals get underway in New Orleans Saturday night. Can the Hornets continue their postseason success, or is this the series when experience wins over youth? NBA.com's John Schuhmann is live blogging Game 1. - Read More...
NBA Playoff Tipoff: Spurs-Hornets
The point-guard battle is intriguing, but another matchup is more crucial in the Spurs-Hornets series, Marques Johnson says.
Hornets putting the buzz back in New Orleans
When the New Orleans Hornets host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday, the New Orleans ...
Hornets, Mavs going in different directions
With their Game 5 win, the Hornets moved on to the second round. Where the Mavs go from here is anyone's guess, Mike Kahn says.
Hornets' Game 5 sting proves fatal for visiting Mavericks
The New Orleans Hornets brought the rejuvenation of their franchise to a new level Tuesday night when they held on for a 99-94 ...
LIVE: Hornets facing Mavs in Game 5
The Mavs got Jason Kidd to win a championship. The Hornets are poised to knock them out in the first round. Follow Game 5 LIVE here.
Chandler: My Coach of the Year
The Hornets' Tyson Chandler updates his NBA.com blog with thoughts on the Coach of the Year, Games 3 & 4 in Dallas, and what he expects for tonight's Game 5. - Read More...
Scott voted NBA coach of year
Byron Scott has been voted NBA coach of the year after leading the New Orleans Hornets to their first playoff appearance in four years. Scott coached the Hornets to a 56-26 record, a franchise high for wins. New Orleans won the Southwest Division crown and leads Dallas 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs entering Game 5 Tuesday night. This is the first time Scott has won the Red Auerbach Trophy in eight seasons as a coach, four with the New Jersey Nets and the past four with the Hornets.
Byron Scott Named NBA's Coach of the Year
The NBA announced today that New Orleans Hornets Head Coach Byron Scott was selected as the recipient of the Red Auerbach Trophy as the 2007-08 NBA Coach of the Year. - Read More...
Reports: Hornets' Scott to get Coach of Year honor
Multiple media reports say that Hornets coach Byron Scott will be named NBA Coach of the Year. - Read More...
NBA opts not to suspend Kidd for flagrant foul
Jason Kidd won't be suspended for his flagrant foul on New Orleans' Jannero Pargo, meaning the Mavericks will have their starting point guard Tuesday night when they try to avoid elimination Tuesday night in Game 5. Kidd's takedown of Pargo drew an automatic ejection. The NBA reviewed the play Monday and determined further punishment wasn't necessary, league spokesman Tim Frank said. The play came with 7:16 left in the Hornets' 97-84 victory Sunday. Dallas trails 3-1 in the first-round series.
West Powers Hornets Past Mavs for 3-1 Lead
David West let out his frustration over a poor Game 3 with a determined effort in Game 4, scoring 10 of his 24 points in a stretch in the second half to help the New Orleans Hornets pull away from the Dallas Mavericks for a 97-84 victory Sunday. - Read More...
Hornets-Mavs -- Game 4 Live Blog
Can the Mavs draw even, or will the Hornets take back control of the series and give themselves a chance to close it out at home on Tuesday? NBA.com's John Schuhmann is live blogging Game 4. - Read More...
Mavericks shut down Hornets behind Nowitzki, Terry
Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks finally made the New Orleans Hornets look like playoff novices in a 97-87 Game 3 victory Friday ...
Paul, Hornets are rising to occasion
You thought CP3 and the Hornets would crumble under playoff pressure? So far, it's been quite the opposite, Mike Kahn says.
Spurs still kicking after beating Hornets in Game 3
Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 on Thursday ...
Hornets-Spurs -- Game 3 Live Blog
As the series moves to San Antonio, can the Hornets take a commanding 3-0 series lead, or will the Spurs get back in it? NBA.com's John Schuhmann is live blogging Game 3. - Read More...
Roundtable: The West's new landscape
Is this the end for the Spurs-Suns-Mavs triumvirate? Are the Lakers, Jazz and Hornets the new West powers? Our experts chime in. - Read More...
There's no ignoring the Hornets' buzz now
Face the facts: The Hornets are no fluke. Mike Kahn says what we're seeing in the playoffs proves this team is a real contender.
Hornets make right adjustments in Game 2 rout
Game 2s are all about adjustments. After the Hornets' rout of the Spurs, it's clear which team got the message, Charley Rosen says.
Spurs-Hornets CP
Chris Paul took over in the second half, and the Hornets posted their second straight rout of the Spurs for a 2-0 series lead.
Hornets-Spurs -- Game 2 Live Blog
Can the Hornets maintain their perfect home record in the postseason and take a 2-0 series lead, or will the Spurs even it up and take away home court advantage? NBA.com's John Schuhmann is live blogging Game 2. - Read More...
Spurs must slow West to even score with Hornets
For Game 2 of this second-round series tonight, the New Orleans Hornets must do one thing above all else.
West, Hornets Sting Spurs in Game 1
David West scored a career playoff-high 30 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Saturday. - Read More...
Spurs-Hornets CP
David West poured in 30 points, and the Hornets shut down the Spurs' Tim Duncan to capture Game 1 of their playoff series.
Hornets Ready for Series Against Playoff-Tested Spurs
Tyson Chandler struggled with the idea that New Orleans could be favored in its second-round series against the defending champion San Antonio Spurs, even if the Hornets are the higher seed and have home-court advantage. - Read More...
Hornets Becoming Hottest Ticket in Town
When the New Orleans Arena box office opened for business Friday morning, there were 200 people waiting to purchase tickets for the first two games of the Hornets' second-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs that begins tonight. - Read More...
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 29
Go Around the Association for a recap of Tuesday's action, which included the Hornets and Spurs advancing and the Rockets staying alive. - Read More...
Paul's Triple-Double Helps Hornets Oust Mavericks
Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games. - Read More...
Hornets finish off Mavs in Game 5
Chris Paul had another sensational game for the Hornets, who held off a late Dallas rally and eliminated the Mavericks in five games.
Hornets-Mavs -- Game 5 Live Blog
Is there any life left in the Mavs, or will the Hornets finish them off? NBA.com's John Schuhmann is live blogging Game 5. - Read More...
Hornets' Scott voted NBA coach of year
Byron Scott has been voted NBA coach of the year after leading the New Orleans Hornets to their first playoff appearance in four ...
Great Scott: Hornets' boss named NBA's top coach
Byron Scott has been voted NBA Coach of the Year after leading the New Orleans Hornets to their first playoff appearance in four years. - Read More...
AP: Hornets' Scott to be named coach of the year
New Orleans coach Byron Scott, who led the Hornets to their first playoff appearance in four years this season, has been chosen ...
Report: Scott to be NBA coach of year
New Orleans coach Byron Scott, who led the Hornets to their first playoff appearance in four years this season, has been chosen as the NBA coach of the year, The Associated Press has learned. A person with knowledge of the award spoke with the AP on condition of anonymity because the league had not yet announced it. New Orleans sent a media advisory Monday afternoon, saying it planned a "major announcement" at 10 a.m. Tuesday following the Hornets' gameday shootaround.
Kidd won't be suspended for flagrant foul on Pargo
The NBA has ruled that Jason Kidd will not be suspended for Game 5 in New Orleans after his hard takedown of Hornets guard Jannero Pargo in Game 4. - Read More...
Hornets take 3-1 series lead vs. Mavs
The Hornets took care of the Mavs and the Cavs handled the Wiz for 3-1 series leads, while the Pistons evened things up vs. Philly.
Mavs sting Hornets
Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks finally made the Hornets look like playoff novices on their way to a 97-87 victory. Hear postgame reaction after Dallas' victory.
Ousting Kidd would be ultimate payoff for Scott
Jason Kidd helped force Byron Scott out in New Jersey. With Scott's Hornets up 2-0 vs. the Mavs, Ian O'Connor says it's karma.
Paul, Hornets race past Mavs
Once again, the Mavericks couldn't contain Chris Paul in Game 2. The result was a New Orleans rout and a 2-0 lead for the Hornets.